Tourism

Ogun to Boost Tourism through Water Transportation

By Web News 702

 
Ogun state government has promised to maximize the use of water transport  tourism to boost economic growth and development of the state. 

The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made the promise while speaking at the  June 12 cultural centre, Kuto Abeokuta  to celebrate the 45th edition of world tourism day. 

Represented by his Deputy,  Mrs Noimot salako-Oyedele, Prince Abiodun said the state would soon begin to experience the transportation of tourists, goods and services in and out of the state through water ways. 

The governor who identified some of the factors mitigating against tourism in Nigeria to include, insecurity,  insufficient technology and education among others gave the assurance that the state government would not relent in strengthening the security architecture of the state through public private partnership. 

Speaking on the Theme: “rethinking tourism”  a guest lecturer,  Dr Ganiyu Balogun called on relevant stakeholders, government at all levels and private organisations to brainstorm on new ideas to transform the tourism sector. 

In a remark, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism,  Mrs Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo said efforts were on to revitalize tourist sites and other cultural monuments to boost the Internally Generated Revenue of the state.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of culture and tourism, Mr Olusegun Olaotan in his welcome address said it was necessary to reconsider a different approach to tourism as the world opens up again after the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Olajumoke Idowu 

Tourism

World Tourism Day: Oyo Govt. Hosts Stakeholders at Ado-Awaye Hills

By Web News 705

Oyo State Government joined the rest of the world for the celebration of the World Tourism Day (WTD) on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Following this established practice, the Pacesetter State played host to stakeholders in the tourism sector at the popular 246 steps Ado-Awaye Hills, Iseyin Local Government, Iseyin.

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde called on investors to join the State Government in promoting Tourism in the State, stressing that tourism is a viable alternative to oil and other sources of revenue generation in the country.

Represented by his Special Adviser on Tourism, Hon. Ademola Ige, the Governor said that Stakeholders in the tourism industries, and general public are expected to be part of the tourism development efforts in Oyo State.

He urged all stakeholders in the tourism industry to partner with the state government in order to make the sector a catalyst for positive change.

Makinde added that this year’s World Tourism Day theme: ‘Tourism for inclusive growth’ is apt, as the State Government is set to work with investors on a Public-Private Partnership scheme.

In his speech, the Chairman, Iseyin Local Government Area, Hon. Muftau Osuolale Abilawon noted that the Local Government is ready to expand the tourism potentials of Ado-Awaye adding that the site has placed Oyo state on World map.

He said, “We need to make our tourism sites attractive for the people and that is the reason we have decided to promote our domestic tourism. Our philosophy is to promote our tourist attractions.”

The climax of the one-day activities, hosted by the Alado of Ado-Awaye, Oba Olugbile Ademola was the conferment of Ambassadorial Awards on twenty-nine recipients, while forty Government functionaries and Tourism Promoters were awarded for their roles in promoting tourism in the State.

Part of activities marking the 2021 World Tourism Day was mountaineering at the Ado Awaye suspended lake which is one of the two lakes of such in the World.

Other highlights at the one-day event include performance by Cultural Troupe, picnicking, music and comedy.

The event was graced by Government functionaries, Monarchs, Stakeholders and residents of the host community.

Signed:

Dr. ‘Bunmi Babalola,

Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.